Pokémon is the biggest franchise in the entire world, with one of the main reasons being how much fans enjoy the video games. Players have had a lot to do recently as new installments in the series came out in both 2021 and 2022. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which was developed by ILCA, released on November 19th, while Pokémon Legends Arceus came out on January 28th.
While most fans have been enjoying Pokémon Legends Arceus more, there are some great things about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl so it’s understandable why some players would prefer those titles. Here are five reasons why Pokémon Legends Arceus is better than Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and vice versa.
10 Pokémon Legends Arceus: A New Formula For The Franchise
The main reason why gamers have been having a lot of fun with Pokémon Legends Arceus is due to how the game changes the formula that the franchise has used for decades. There are many improvements that this title made compared to previous installments, including Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but there are also things that are brand new and unique in it. Many gamers have been wanting to see Pokémon go in a different direction, and this game definitely delivered on that.
9 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: A Traditional Game
What about those that prefer the traditional gameplay they are used to from other Pokémon titles? For them, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are what they’re looking for. In many ways, they use the same formula that the original installments Pokémon Red and Blue used, such as traveling around to different towns to fight the gym leaders there and looking down on the playable character rather than being able to freely control the camera. Some people don’t want things to change and these titles are much closer to what those fans want in a Pokémon game.
8 Pokémon Legends Arceus: The Graphics Are Amazing
One thing that people didn’t like about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl when they were first shown was the graphics and art style. This has been a common problem with Pokémon games over the past few years.
Many fans even thought that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl looked worse than Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Sword and Shield. However, many fans instantly fell for the graphics in Pokémon Legends Arceus as it is arguably the most beautiful-looking game in the series.
7 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: There Are More Pokémon To Catch
There are many Pokémon fans that care more about catching as many pocket monsters as possible than anything else the games have to offer. In fact, a lot of gamers were disappointed to learn that not every Pokémon would appear in each game, starting with Pokémon Sword and Shield. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, players can obtain up to 493 Pokémon, while there are only 242 in Pokémon Legends Arceus. When it comes to collecting Pokémon, fans should definitely choose Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
6 Pokémon Legends Arceus: Set In The Ancient Hisui
Another thing that fans have come to expect from a Pokémon game is going to a region in the world of Pokémon and checking it out. Hisui, though not an entirely new region, is one that has a lot of things fans have never seen before. Hisui was around much longer than the regions in the other games, so gamers were also able to learn more about Pokémon‘s lore by going there. Eventually, Hisui would become Sinnoh.
5 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: Takes Place In The Iconic Sinnoh
Sinnoh is one of the most popular regions in Pokémon‘s world. Fans have seen it in many different adaptations of the franchise, including the video games, anime, manga, and more. Returning there in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and seeing it the way they remember was a real treat for fans of that region. Though Hisui is technically the same place, there have been too many changes done to the environment over time that it just doesn’t feel the same.
4 Pokémon Legends Arceus: There Are A Lot Of Great Areas To Explore
One of the biggest perks to being in Hisui throughout Pokémon Legends Arceus is exploring the many different locations in the region. While it may not be a huge, connected world that fans had initially hoped for when they saw the game’s first trailer, there are large areas to check out.
Whether it’s simply to search for the Pokémon near them, make connections between Hisui and Sinnoh, or check out every corner in the game’s setting, there is a lot to do for those that want to explore their environment.
3 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: Players Can Go To The Grand Underground
Underneath Sinnoh, players can go to the Grand Underground in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The Grand Underground is a huge area that adds a lot of optional content to the games, giving players much more to do after beating the campaign. They can explore many areas in Sinnoh that they’d never find in the campaign, catch more Pokémon, and find items. They can also build and customize their own base.
2 Pokémon Legends Arceus: A Prequel That Reveals A Lot Of Lore
As a prequel to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, as well as the remakes, fans can learn a lot more about Pokémon‘s universe by playing Pokémon Legends: Arceus, making it a great game for lore fans. While there’s nothing about the main plot that makes it stand out much compared to previous installments, those that care for the lore will have a great time seeing what took place long before the other titles and making connections to them.
1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: Remakes Of Two Of The Series’ Best Games
Many fans consider Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to be two of the best titles in the entire franchise. Because of that, they had some of the most highly-anticipated remakes. Though there some disappointing things about Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl compared to the originals, they are mostly faithful. It’s great to play new versions of these DS classics on the Switch that Generation IV fans can have fun with, as long as they are not looking for the games to be exactly the same.
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